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Providence Talks Playgroup

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Join this free language development and school readiness program for parents/caregivers and their children ages 0 to 3 1/2 years. This playgroup meets for ten weeks and includes playtime, stories, music, and free books. For more information and to sign up, call or email Patricia Castillo at (401) 660-5589 or  pcastillo@federalhillhouse.org. Participe en este programa gratis del desarrollo […]

Event Series MahJong Club

MahJong Club

Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join the friendly group of players who meet weekly in the Library. Beginners welcome! No registration needed but leave your name at Reference or send an email to receive weekly reminders and cancelation notices.

Event Series Afternoon Book Club

Afternoon Book Club

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Each month we read and discuss a collection of short stories.  We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm. Join us! WHAT WE'RE READING November - Tenth of December by George Saunders December - Skeleton Crew by Stephen King January - Zero-Sum by Joyce Carol Oates Copies of the current selection are […]

Event Series Wii Wednesday!

Wii Wednesday!

Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for some Wii fun! Every Wednesday, after school come play Wii games with us. Challenge your library friends to some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Just Dance and more! Open to ages 8 and up. Any questions? Reach out to Ms. Kaia.

Event Series Imagination Takes Flight

Imagination Takes Flight

Wanskuck Library 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

Have you ever seen a dream fly? With art, anything is possible. Join artist Cathren Housley for this eye opening and empowering workshop. This workshop series is made possible by the RI State Council on the Arts.

Comedy Club

Smith Hill Library - Community Room 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United States

Kids! Need a laugh? Come to the library’s comedy club and learn all the different styles of comedy. Practice jokes, Improv, and more. The final week, we will have a comedy show.  

Business Startup Program: INSPIRE

Knight Memorial Library - Entrepreneurship Center 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

INSPIRE is the first step to business ownership. This four session idea stage business program is designed for those who aspire to become an innovator,  entrepreneur or business owner, but are unsure where to begin. WHO SHOULD APPLY? Aspiring business owners who: Have a dream to own your business Are new to entrepreneurship Have a business idea […]

Paper Marbling! (Ages 6+)

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

It's messy; it's fun; it's art! Join us for a fun paper marbling craft. We will use food coloring and shaving foam, so dress appropriately.  

Spanish Book Club / El Club de Lectura en Español

Knight Memorial Library 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

The Adult Services at the Knight Memorial Library, is currently reading Crónica de una muerte anunciada, by Gabriel García Márquez. Come and join us every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. To charlar about una historia apasionante que se desarrolló en un pueblo colombiano. Place a copy on hold! This discussion is Free and open to the […]

Bump in the Night: Four-Week Horror Writing Course

Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Do you like scary stories? Do you like writing them? In this four-week course for adults, writers of all levels are invited to get in touch with their dark side. During the course, there will be a variety of horror reading assignments in various sub-genres of horror. Writers will be encouraged to delve into what […]